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KE53 PNX

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

5,761 mi
Last recorded5,761 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 PNX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 5,761 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 5,761 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 5,481 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 5,481 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 5,481 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 5,481 miles

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2016 5,146 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 5,146 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 May 2015 3,807 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 2,419 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 22 May 2014 2,419 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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KE53 PNX is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 11,300 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KE53 PNX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KE53 PNX registered?

KE53 PNX is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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